If you are an early-career researcher based in Africa, the African Scholarship Programme provides opportunities for you to come to us to work on your research for a period of two to three months.
2027 African Scholarship Programme Description Details
The purpose of the African Scholarship Programme is to provide opportunities for early career researchers based in Africa to work and develop their ongoing research at the Nordic Africa Institute. The scholarship offers access to the Institute’s library, hosted by the Institute’s researchers, networking opportunities and other resources that provide for a stimulating research environment.
Through the programme, the Nordic Africa Institute aims to contribute to building capacity in the production of knowledge about Africa, and to promote and establish relations with and between African and Nordic research communities. Hosting guest researchers at the Nordic Africa Institute helps the Institute to learn about current research and to benefit from networking opportunities with scholars from the continent.
Duration of the 2027 African Scholarship Programme.
The duration of the stay is approximately 90 days (3 months). Also note that most academic institutions in the Nordic countries, including the Nordic Africa Institute, are closed or at least running at a reduced capacity during the periods June – August and mid-December to mid-January. Applicants can thus not choose these periods for their visit.
Financial Support and Other Benefits of the 2027 African Scholarship Programme
The 2027 African Scholarship Programme includes the following benefits;
- A return air-fare (economy class).
- An accommodation.
- A subsistence allowance of 450 SEK (approx. 50 USD) per day plus an installation grant of 2,500 SEK (approx. 280 USD).
- Access to a workspace, including a desk computer, in a shared office at the Institute.
- The Institute’s library is specialised in literature on contemporary Africa and focuses on Social Sciences. Furthermore, Guest Researchers have access to the Uppsala University Library and to the Library of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
Please note that the subsistence allowance will be provided only for the days spent in Uppsala.
Who can apply for the African Scholarship Programme?
You are eligible to apply for the African Scholarship Programme if you fall into one of the following two categories:
- You are a PhD student enrolled in an Africa-based doctoral program and with full-time employment at an African-based university or research centre, and who do not have access to PhD funding from an international scholarship or other international funding opportunities.
- You are a postdoctoral researcher within four years of completing your PhD, with employment at an African university or research centre.
Required Documents for the 2027 African Scholarship Programme
The following documents are required to apply:
- Up-to-date CV, including list of publications (if available online, please include links).
- Outline of research project, 5 pages.
- A well elaborated research proposal containing the following sections:
- Introduction.
- Research aims and scope.
- Literature review.
- Research design and methods.
- Implications and contribution to knowledge.
- Reference list.
- Work plan, 1 page.
The plan should be specific for the time spent at the Institute, including research objectives and expected results
- Reference: Signed letter of support.
- For PhD students: Signed letter(s) of support from Supervisor/Head of Department confirming both PhD enrollment and employment.
- For postdoctoral researchers: Signed letter of support from Head of Department/Institute confirming current work place/affiliation.
How to apply for the 2027 African Scholarship Programme
Applicants must follow the following steps;
- Apply online.
- Upload the required documents.
- Application must be in English language.
- Complete the registration as incomplete registration isn’t allowed.
- Check the selection criteria.
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